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[crypddyd]

I just had a conversation with the Authority, Greta. She doesn't know that I am an Exectuor.

...I may now be on call for her as personal muscle. So... please be aware of that.

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[heir_to_ruin]

Of course you didn't.

[He slaps Lion's chest as he says it but there's fond exasperation in his voice. As much as he wants to be mad he's really just worried and he might be bitter but he's not really an angry person.]

Please be careful, Lion.

[crypddyd]

I will, Ruin. I won't put you or anyone else through that...

[heir_to_ruin]

So... does this mean no more lunch outings?

[He's not pouting, absolutely not. Even if he is still cuddled up to his chest.]

[crypddyd]

Oh- actually... if anything we should go more often. I... mentioned to her that I have a boyfriend.

[heir_to_ruin]

Y-you-?!

[Hazel eyes go wide and Ruin's cheeks flush immediately. Somehow the very idea of Lion calling him his boyfriend makes his heart flutter in his chest. But there's also a weight, something uncertain and fearful in his belly. The nagging question of how long before he screws this up.]

Boyfriend, huh?

[As much as he tries for something teasing and playful there's an agonizingly genuine thread of hope in his voice.]

[crypddyd]

It seemed the most appropriate term, correct?

[He wants to look away, unsure- but decides Ruin deserves him being firm in his choice. So he faces him head-on, blushing but not ashamed]

[heir_to_ruin]

[Ruin's hands come up to cradle his face, nudging Lion down a smidge so he can kiss him, soft and sweet.]

Y-yeah... I- I guess I just didn't think you'd... want to... tell people that?

[crypddyd]

[Aww, he wasn't expecting the kiss, but he enjoys it regardless]

Why wouldn't I? Is there a problem?

[He's smiling because he KNOWS Ruin wants to talk down on himself, but can he against Lion's blunt conviction?]

[heir_to_ruin]

I don't want... anyone to look down on you because... of me.

[HAH you think you can just charm him out of his self-loathing sir?]

[crypddyd]

Few people can at my height.

[It's a joke...?]

[heir_to_ruin]

[For a moment he just stares deadpan at Lion.... and then, grudgingly, a wry laugh bursts from him and he shakes his head. Exasperated but fond.

And then buries his face in his chest because he's not entirely sure that's going to remain laughter. Not when Lion's scared him so badly.]

I can't believe you.

[crypddyd]

[when Ruin comes in close, Lion holds him there, kissing the side of his head]

There is no need to fear- when I stand next to you I don't feel anything except pride.

[heir_to_ruin]

[His shoulders tremble for a moment before he leans up to kiss the blond, hard and desperate, some twisted need to prove his care and affection is not misplaced. But Ruin only really knows one way to do that, to do something good for someone else.

It will not be hard for Lion to feel the intent behind that first needy kiss.]